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tal42levy's review against another edition
challenging
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
nauticab's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
dahliapyne's review against another edition
4.0
Would not recommend for kids/teens because of many problematic/disturbing behaviors from a main character, but I really enjoyed it! It was an intriguing plot, interesting characters, and had a mostly satisfying ending. I loved seeing characters grapple not only with fantastical elements but also the side effects of those! Very thought-provoking!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Colonisation, Death, Incest, Slavery, Toxic relationship, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Pregnancy, Adult/minor relationship, Racism, Sexual harassment, and Suicide
Minor: Pedophilia, Rape, and Murder
jamesscrambles's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
A masterpiece; after this, Kindred, and Parable of the Sower I'm really gonna have to go read everything Butler ever wrote ðŸ˜
lizco's review against another edition
challenging
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
ksrednas_graph's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
deegee24's review against another edition
challenging
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
The two main characters, Doro and Anyanwu, seem like embodiments of conflicting ideas. It is hard to understand their relationship or their emotions. They are playing some kind of eugenics game with all the other characters, but without respect to skin color, gender or national origin. Anyanwu cares a little bit more about the "lesser" beings under her protection but not enough to stop getting entangled with the sociopathic Doro. Butler does some very interesting things here but in the end I was left unsatisfied.
gabfat's review against another edition
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
This one read like horror to me and I was scared lol
blaxkthinker_96's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I read this book in 2 days. I couldn’t put it down. I commend Butler’s ability to take the science of sci fi and apply it rather to scientific philosophy over technological advancement. Butler covers so many ideas in this book; anthropological study, human nature, the masculine vs. the feminine, Capitalism vs. communism, and the ability of all those opposing ideas to swallow the other whole in the name of love and generosity. Doro and Anyanwu’s ability to compromise by the end give me hope for a better future for our own humanity in this lifetime.